Gender-Based Discrimination & Women in Conflict with the Law
Извор: WUNRN – 28.06.2020
This topic provides an overview of gender-based discrimination encountered by women at various stages of criminal justice system, with a particular focus on gendered pathways to offending and incarceration; access to justice; and key issues and challenges concerning women's imprisonment. As noted by the CEDAW Committee, gender-based discrimination is based on gender stereotypes, stigma, harmful and patriarchal cultural norms and gender-based violence, all of which adversely impact on the ability of women to gain access to justice on an equal basis with men (CEDAW Committee, General Recommendation 33, para. 8). Frequently, States parties have discriminatory constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, procedures, customs and practices that are based on traditional gender stereotypes (CEDAW Committee, General Recommendation 33, para. 21). The Committee also stressed the importance of addressing stereotyping and gender bias in the justice system and its particularly harmful impact on women (CEDAW Committee, General Recommendation 33, para. 26).
Trafficking in Persons - Study Analyzes Over 300 Anti-Trafficking Tech Tools
Извор: WUNRN – 27.06.2020
Direct Link to Full 78-Page OSCE Report
Leveraging innovation to fight trafficking in human beings: A comprehensive analysis of technology tools
The publication takes stock of technology tools and initiatives developed to combat trafficking in human beings in its different forms in the OSCE area and beyond. It also examines the ways technology can be misused to facilitate trafficking in human beings. It is the first known publication to conduct a global analysis of how different stakeholders, including law enforcement, civil society, businesses and academia can take advantage of technology to advance the fight against the human trafficking crime. The publication also provides recommendations to governments and organizations funding technology projects on how to maximize the value of technology-based solutions.
#SafeHome Campaign to Protect Women & Children at Risk of Domestic Violence
Извор: WUNRN – 24.06.2020
FIFA, European Commission & World Health Organization launch #Safehome campaign to protect women & Children at risk of domestic violence
26 May 2020 - FIFA, WHO, and the European Commission have joined forces, to launch the #SafeHome campaign to support women and children at risk of domestic violence. The campaign is a joint response from the three institutions to the recent spikes in reports of domestic violence as stay-at-home measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have put women and children experiencing abuse at greater risk.
Almost one in three women worldwide experience physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner or sexual violence by someone else in their lifetime.
Coronavirus Coverage & Call for More Visibility of Female Scientist Expertise
Извор: WUNRN – 24.06.2020
With male voices dominating the pandemic narrative, female scientists are lamenting the loss of diverse perspectives
BY TERESA CARR
FOR A SWEEPING and much-lauded New York Times article on how the pandemic may play out over the next year, veteran science reporter Donald G. McNeil, Jr. consulted nearly two dozen experts in public health, medicine, epidemiology, and history. Initially, I only scanned the nearly 5,000-word story, and the names of experts sluiced by as I picked out predictive nuggets on lockdowns, death tolls, and vaccines. But after several women scientists called out McNeil for bias towards men on Twitter, I went back for a closer look.
Call to Men for Racial & Gender Justice
Извор: WUNRN – 24.06.2020
By Tony Porter, CEO, A CALL TO MEN
23 June 2020 -We are living in a monumental, historic moment. One that our children’s children will learn about in school. A reckoning. A great awakening for many. And an opportunity for everyone to face systemic inequity and injustice with courage, resolve, and a commitment to change.
My role, as a Black man and as a social justice leader, is to use my platform to elevate these issues. To lift up the voices of Black women and others who face multiple forms of group oppression. To speak my truth.
Livelihoods of 55+ Million Domestic Workers at Risk Due to COVID-19
Извор: WUNRN – 18.06.2020
© I. Bonham / ILOGENEVA (ILO News) – Nearly three-quarters of domestic workers around the world – more than 55 million people – are at significant risk of losing their jobs and income due to lockdown and lack of effective social security coverage, according to new estimates by the International Labour Organization (ILO).
On the 9th anniversary of the adoption of the Domestic Workers Convention, new ILO estimates reveal the risks facing domestic workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
16 June 2020 - The vast majority – 37 million – of these domestic workers are women.
An assessment made at the beginning of June shows that the most affected region was Southeast Asia and the Pacific, with 76 per cent of domestic workers at risk, followed by the Americas (74 per cent) Africa (72 per cent) and Europe (45 per cent).
EU - Striving for a Gender Equal Europe
Извор: WUNRN – 18.06.2020
COVID-19 & Violence Against Older People - Elderly Women
Извор: WUNRN – 18.06.2020
COVID-19 & VIOLENCE AGAINST OLDER PEOPLE
WHO – World Health Organization - 15 June 2020
Global Childhood Report 2020: The Hardest Places to Be a Child
Извор: WUNRN – 17.06.2020
Food Insecurity of Displaced Women, Children, Youth
Извор: WUNRN – 17.06.2020
Stop Elder Abuse Verbal & Online - UN IE - Older Women
Извор: WUNRN – 16.06.2020
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – 15 June 2020
Verbal and online abuse violating human rights of older persons must be stamped out – UN Expert
GENEVA (12 June 2020) – The newly appointed UN Independent Expert* on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons, Claudia Mahler, urges all governments and the international community to exercise global solidarity and step up action to effectively prevent and protect older persons from physical and psychological abuse, including neglect. She made the following statement ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June:
"While older persons have become more visible in the COVID-19 outbreak, their voices, opinions and concerns remain unheard. With the number of older persons dying in homes, hospitals and institutions growing exponentially all over the world, it is disheartening to continue to read cruel and dehumanising language on social media referring to older persons. Verbal abuse clearly occurs in contexts when older persons face old age discrimination ('ageism').
Promoting Positive Gender Roles in Marketing & Advertising
Извор: WUNRN – 13.06.2020
